Translation and Meaning of: 勝つ - katsu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 勝つ (katsu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: katsu
Kana: かつ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: to win
Meaning in English: to win
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (勝つ) katsu
勝つ (Katsu) is a Japanese verb that means "win" or "win". The word is composed of the characters 勝, which means "victory" or "triumph", and つ, which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb was written as 勝ちつ (kachitsu) and meant "obtaining victory." Over time, pronunciation and writing were simplified to Katsu. The word is widely used in sports, games and competitions in general, as well as in everyday situations where you want to express the idea of winning or winning something.How to Write in Japanese - (勝つ) katsu
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Synonyms and Similar - (勝つ) katsu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
勝利する; 勝ち取る; 優勝する; 負かす; 打ち勝つ
Words containing: 勝つ
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Words with the same pronunciation: かつ katsu
Example Sentences - (勝つ) katsu
Below are some example sentences:
正義は勝つ。
Seigi wa katsu
Justice will prevail.
Justice wins.
- 正義 (seigi) - it means "justice"
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "justice"
- 勝つ (katsu) - It means "to win".
選手は勝つために練習しなければなりません。
Senshu wa katsu tame ni renshū shinakereba narimasen
Athletes must train to win.
Players must practice to win.
- 選手 - player/athlete
- は - topic particle
- 勝つ - to win
- ために - for
- 練習 - train/practice
- しなければなりません - must/need to do
真理は常に勝つ。
Shinri wa tsuneni katsu
The truth always wins.
The truth always wins.
- 真理 (shinri) - truth
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 常に (tsuneni) - ever
- 勝つ (katsu) - win, win
彼女は私に勝っている。
Kanojo wa watashi ni masutte iru
She is overcoming me.
She is above me.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 私 (watashi) - I
- に (ni) - particle indicating the target of the action
- 勝っている (katteiru) - is winning
勝つことができる！
Katsu koto ga dekiru!
I can win!
You can win!
- 勝つ - Verb that means "to earn"
- こと - Noun that means "thing"
- が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- できる - Verb that means "to be able to"
- ！ - Exclamation mark that indicates enthusiasm or emphasis
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to win" é "(勝つ) katsu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
